Rashae
A feminine name of obscure origin, perhaps derived from "Rashaad" meaning "righteous guide".
Name Census estimates that about 223 living Americans carry the first name Rashae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rashae today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rashae births was 1990 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rashae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
223
~ 1 in 1,537,015 Americans
Peak year
1990
21 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2012 SSA rank
#18,938
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Rashae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rashae from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 126 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rashae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rashae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rashae
The name Rashae is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a combination of the Hebrew name Rachel, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep," and the French name Renée, derived from the Latin name Renatus, meaning "reborn."
Some sources suggest that Rashae may have roots in Arabic, with the prefix "Ra" meaning "servant" or "follower," and the suffix "shae" potentially derived from the Arabic name Shayma, meaning "fragrant" or "pleasant." However, these linguistic connections are speculative and not firmly established.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Rashae date back to the late 20th century, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The name gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries, potentially influenced by its unique sound and the integration of elements from different cultures.
While the name Rashae is relatively new and lacks a long historical lineage, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name:
1. Rashae Wilson (born 1987), an American singer and songwriter best known for her work with the R&B group Overnight Celebrity.
2. Rashae Rodriguez (born 1990), an American professional soccer player who played as a midfielder for multiple teams in the National Women's Soccer League.
3. Rashae Sykes (born 1994), a British model and reality television personality who appeared on the show "Love Island."
4. Rashae Lamont (born 1982), an American visual artist and painter known for her abstract and mixed-media works.
5. Rashae Tate (born 1988), an American entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a successful skincare line for women of color.
It's worth noting that while these individuals have achieved varying degrees of recognition, the name Rashae remains relatively uncommon and lacks a deep historical background compared to many other given names.
People
Rashae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rashae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rashae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rashae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 223 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rashae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,537,015 US residents.
Is Rashae a common name?
We classify Rashae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rashae most popular?
The single biggest year for Rashae was 1990, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rashae is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rashae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rashae in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.